While driving, vehicle started running hot, overheating. Consumer had vehicle towed to dealership, who indicated that the cause of the problem was the water pump. Dealership replaced the pump, but the problem recurred 3 times within a small period of time. Please provide more details. Ts
1992 Mercury Sable: engine overheating
13 of the 364 complaints about the 1992 Mercury Sable describe engine overheating.
- owner complaints
- 13
- of this car's complaints
- 4%
- recalls
- 1
Is there a fix? There is 1 recall and 14 service bulletins for this area of the car. See below
Engine overheating by model year
What owners say
Vehicle was losing coolant and ove heating while driving. Vehicle taken to dealer, and informed dealer of a blown head gasket. Feel free to provide any further information.
Head gasket was cracked and leaked coolant which caused engine to overheat. Private mechanic was repairing this defect, and was going to cost approximately $800-1200.00. Please provide any additional information/attachments.
Vehicle stopped operating while traveling at highway speed of 60 MPH. Noticed overheating, and white smoke coming from tail pipe. Vehicle towed to independent repair shop mechanic informed consumer of a blown head gasket. Contacted manufacturer, and manufacturer informed consumer that vehicle was not covered under extended warranty. Feel free to provide further details.
I bought the mentioned sable a month ago. The car overheated so I took it to my mechanic, who told me it blew a head gasket. I was informed by several other, including my mechanic that this is a very common problem in both tauruses and sables, yet 1992 models were not recalled. According to several people in the repair business, the 3.8 engine has always been a problem. It is apparently common enough that when I was asking for price quotes, the person answering the phone was able to correctly guess my exact car by my description of the problem, and vice versa. Therefore, it is a well known problem, which ford doesn't consider. I will proceed with a class-action suit if this is not rectified because ford hasn't recalled this type engine.
Car would run hot. A/c would blow warm air,heater did not warm ,only air. While driving on highway,vehicle overheated, coolant puoring out of overflow bottle. Part of engine cold and part hot. Vehicle towed to ford repair to find out that there was coolant in oil pan and a blown head gasket. There was no oil in waterlike you may find,coolant was pouring into oil pan and not getting in the engine due to this head gasket.
At 37,000 miles, vehicle began losing coolant. Classic symptoms of head gasket failure. Engine dissembly saw a 1/2 inch section of gasket blown away. Ford regional representative blows off warranty claim by telephone. Fords truly do suck!
Engine heads and gaskets blown and cause engine to overheat and cause radiator to crack.
Whiledriving on the highway approached a toll booth, paid the toll, and vehicle failed to move. Engine was very hot. Put 5 quarts of oil in the vehicle. Transmission overheated and the fluid evaporated. Had the vehicle serviced, and no external leaks were present.
Faulty thermostat closed shut causing temperature to overheat resulting in blown head gasket and damage to other engine components. Mjs
Head gasket valve cover failed causing the vehicle to overheat.
Head gasket leaked, causing engine to overheat.
Service bulletins that may apply
- Some engine assemblies with aluminum cylinder heads repaired in-vehile have been found to leak coolant...
- On some vehicles, engine oil may continue to leak from the engine oil pan gasket area after an engine oil...
- Service tip information on revised oil pan gasket replacement procedure
- Ford motor company now recommends sae 5W-30 viscosity grade for servicing any ford gasoline-powered...
- Mass air flow (maf)- sensor contamination- service tip
- A new silicone gasket and sealant
- Information on a buzzing or rattle noise from the exhaust system
- Concerns with coolant may leak from the head gaskets and / or the vehicle may overheat
Related recalls
Engine and engine cooling: cooling system: fan
- What is wrong
- These vehicles are originally sold or currently registered in the following states: alaska, iowa, minnesota, nebraska, north dakota, and south dakota. The vehicles involved are 1992-1994 tempo/topaz vehicles with 3.0l engines; 1994 tempo/topaz with 2.3l engines; 1992-1995 taurus/sable with 3.8l engines; 1994-1995 taurus/sable with 3.0l engines and 1992-1994 lincoln continental vehicles with 3.8l engines. During high winds, heavy, blowing and drifting snow, and low temperatures, the engine cooling fan can become blocked or frozen with snow. The fan motor may not rotate and could overheat.
- Risk
- This condition can cause smoke or flames from the fan and/or shroud, the fan electrical wiring, or the fan motor resulting in a vehicle fire.
- Remedy
- Dealers will install an electrical jumper harness containing an automatic resetting circuit breaker to protect the fan motor low speed circuitry from overheating.
Recall number 97V019000 · Recall details
Questions about the 1992 Mercury Sable overheating
Is engine overheating a common problem on the 1992 Mercury Sable?
13 of 364 owner complaints about the 1992 Mercury Sable (4%) mention engine overheating. The model year with the most reports is 1993.
Is there a recall or service bulletin for this on the 1992 Mercury Sable?
There is 1 recall and 14 service bulletins for the same area of the car. Check them below with your VIN.
Other symptoms on the 1992 Mercury Sable
Transmission failure 18Stalling 15Fire or smoke 8Headlights 8Brake failure 7Wipers 7Airbag light 6Engine failure 6Sudden acceleration 6ABS 5Ball joint 5Knocking 5
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